September 30, 2013

General Announcements

Feeling formal?!  It’s the first day of homecoming week! We will have lots of events all week . . . you don’t want to miss out on any of them! Tonight is the talent show at 5:00 and 7:00.  The 7:00 p.m. show will include the announcement of royalty. Tomorrow is Colorado pride day. Support your state and wear your Colorado gear! Make sure you’re helping your class win! Also, be sure to stop by the cafeteria today to purchase Homecoming t-shirts and tickets to Saturday’s dance.  Tickets are $10 and t-shirts are $5.  You can also stop by the cafeteria to sign up for the competitions that are a part of Friday’s pep assembly.

You did it Warriors!!! Arapahoe High School had the largest number of participants of any high school sign up for the Race for the Cure!  Your Arapahoe Toms and Cheers were there at 6 a.m. yesterday morning, supporting over 30,000 men and women.  Thank you all so much for being such amazing contributors to your community. GO WARRIORS!

Congratulations to the members of the Warrior Marching Band and Color Guard for their outstanding performances this weekend at the Legacy Marching Invitational!  In preliminary competition the band and guard placed second in Class 5A and 6th place overall earning them a performance in finals.  In finals competition the band and guard maintained their second place in 5A while improving to 5th place overall. Congratulations Warrior Band and Guard!

Hey Key Club, don't forget that your t-shirt money and your activity fee are due today.  You must have the activity fee in order to participate in Key Club this year.

There will be a Drama Club meeting this Thursday, after school in the auditorium. New members are welcome. For more information, see Mr. Ahern in Room E-15.

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, if you are planning to bring a guest from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please make sure your Guest Forms are turned in by 3:00 p.m. tomorrow to Mrs. Scoglio in the Attendance Office.

Juniors, the PSAT test is coming. When? . . . October 16! Registration ends on Wednesday, October 9. So, remember to bring $15 and your photo ID to the Guidance Office to sign up for this important test! Math and Language Arts study sessions for the PSAT will be offered next week at 6:30 am in Room S-10. The math sessions will be on Tuesday, October 8^th and Thursday, October 10th. The Language Arts sessions will be on Wednesday, October 9th and Friday, October 11th. Come to these sessions so you’ll be even better prepared to take the PSAT!

Register and Vote! It's your right. It's your voice.  Students who are 18, Election Day is fast approaching! Please come to the voter registration table during lunch either Monday or Wednesday to register to vote!

Café specials today:  Fazoli's pasta plates  and Black Jack pizza.  Lunch today:  orange chicken w/rice and cheese quesadillas with toppings.  Today is the last day of  the grace period for free and reduced lunches.  If you have not turned in a form yet, all of your meals will be $2.90 until you turn in a form and are approved.  The processing time is five to ten days.  See you at lunch Warriors!!

Athletics

"Pink Cards" for Winter Sports will be distributed in the Cafeteria on Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.  Online registration must be completed and a current physical must be on file in the Athletic Office before student-athletes can receive their "Pink Card".   Registration is completed online at www.ahswarriors.org.

For further details on any announcements see the Arapahoe web site. 
Warriors always take care of one another.   

September 27, 2013

General Announcements

Hello Warriors!  We are extremely proud to announce the names of the Semi Finalists, and Commended Scholars in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.  These students are honored for their outstanding performance on the 2012 PSAT which they took last October.  The Semi Finalists are:  Pierceson Brown, Clairissa Hansen, John Michael McKoy, Megan Moore, Joe Redmond, Daniel Sabey, Nick Sabo, Zach Waanders, and Sara Wilky.  The Commended Scholars are: John Barsch, Matt Cheney, Chad Curd, Grace Marlowe, Kimberly McEntire, and Chris Retzlaff.  If you see these seniors in class or in the halls, please congratulate them.  Great job Warriors!

We are proud to announce the name of our 2013-14 National Hispanic Scholar. Students who receive this recognition from the College Board are at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino, have achieved a specific minimum PSAT/NMSQT score for their region, and must have a junior year cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.  Please congratulate Dominic Martinez if you see him in class or in the halls.

Lunch specials today:  Cafe Rio taco and enchilada plates, chicken breast sandwich, Swiss bacon cheeseburgers.  Also offered:  pizza, sub sandwiches, salads.  Please submit your lunch applications before Monday if you haven't done so already.  See you at Lunch Warriors!!

Seniors, Herff Jones representatives will be at Arapahoe High School today during lunches in the cafeteria to accept your graduation announcement order and answer any questions that you may have. October 8 will be the makeup date to turn in graduation announcements.

Hey Key Club, don't forget that your t-shirt money and your activity fee are due on Monday.  You must have the activity fee in order to participate in Key Club this year.  For more information, see our Facebook page, Arapahoe High School Key Club.  Thanks so much.

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, if you are planning to bring a guest from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please make sure your Guest Forms are turned in by 3:00 p.m. on October 1st to Mrs. Scoglio in the Attendance Office.

Hey Warriors, homecoming is just around the corner and we want to see your school spirit!  Monday is Black and White Formal Day, Tuesday is Colorado Pride Day, Wednesday is Wacky Tacky, Thursday is Sports Day, and Friday is Spirit Day so be sure to look your best! Also don’t forget to come to the talent Show on Monday night. Royalty will be announced so don’t miss it! Also, be sure to stop by the cafeteria today to purchase Homecoming t-shirts and tickets to next Saturday’s dance.  Tickets are $10 and t-shirts are $5.

The Homecoming Talent Show will rock the stage on Monday at 5:00 and 7:00 in the AHS Theater. Homecoming royalty will also be announced at the 7:00 show, and the theater will be packed, so buy your tickets as soon as possible! Tickets will be sold during both lunches through Monday.

The time is NOW, Warriors.  The Race for the Cure is coming up on Sunday, September 29th. You can sign up to run or walk the race, or you can sign up to SLEEP IN for the Race.  Yes!  You can be a part of our community efforts to have the largest high school team and you can just SLEEP IN!!!  Join our team!  Help find a cure for breast cancer!   Go to the Race for the Cure website and find our Arapahoe team.   If you have any questions, ask a cheer or Tom, and they can point you in the right direction.  Come together, right now.  I believe! I believe that!  I believe that we!  I believe that we will!  I believe that we will win!!!!  I believe that we will win!!!!

Juniors, the PSAT test is coming. When? . . . October 16! Registration has started and goes through October 9. So, remember to bring $15 and your photo ID to the Guidance Office to sign up for this important test!

Athletics

Congrats to the freshman, sophomore, JV, and Varsity volleyball teams for the sweep over Smoky Hill last night. 

The JV Tennis Team defeated Overland yesterday. They play their last season match today at Creek. Come on over and watch the team defeat Cherry Creek. 

For further details on any announcements see the Arapahoe web site.  Warriors always take care of one another.   

September 26, 2013

General Announcements

Hello Warriors!  We are extremely proud to announce the names of the Semi Finalists, and Commended Scholars in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.  These students are honored for their outstanding performance on the 2012 PSAT which they took last October.  The Semi Finalists are:  Pierceson Brown, Clairissa Hansen, John Michael McKoy, Megan Moore, Joe Redmond, Daniel Sabey, Nick Sabo, Zach Waanders, and Sara Wilky.  The Commended Scholars are: John Barsch, Matt Cheney, Chad Curd, Grace Marlowe, Kimberly McEntire, and Chris Retzlaff.  If you see these seniors in class or in the halls, please congratulate them.  Great job Warriors!

We are proud to announce the name of our 2013-14 National Hispanic Scholar. Students who receive this recognition from the College Board are at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino, have achieved a specific minimum PSAT/NMSQT score for their region, and must have a junior year cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.  Please congratulate Dominic Martinez if you see him in class or in the halls.

Café specials:  Chick Fil A sandwich and Nicolo's calzone.  Lunch:  French bread pizza and Sloppy Joe sandwich.  If you have not submitted a Free and Reduced lunch form for the 2013-2014 school year please do so ASAP!!  The grace period ends Monday September 30th.  It takes five or more days to be approved, in the mean time you will have to pay for meals until that approval is valid.  Please see Mrs. Lawrence the kitchen manager if you need an application.

Seniors, Herff Jones representatives will be at Arapahoe High School today during lunches in the cafeteria to accept your graduation announcement order and answer any questions that you may have.   

Attention DECA members: we have an All-Club meeting today in Room E9!  Also, remember that the annual DECA Homecoming BBQ is Wednesday, October 2. See you there!

Hey Key Club, don't forget that your t-shirt money and your activity fee are due on Monday.  You must have the activity fee in order to participate in Key Club this year.  For more information, see our Facebook page, Arapahoe High School Key Club.  Thanks so much.

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, if you are planning to bring a guest from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please make sure your Guest Forms are turned in by 3:00 p.m. on October 1st to Mrs. Scoglio in the Attendance Office.

Hey Warriors, next week is homecoming week and we want to see your spirit! Monday is Black and White Formal Day, so be sure to look your best! We’ll have class competitions on the number of people that show Warrior Sprit!!  Also, starting today, in the cafeteria, you can purchase Homecoming t-shirts and tickets to next Saturday’s dance.  Tickets are $10 and t-shirts are $5.

The Homecoming Talent Show will rock the stage on Monday at 5:00 and 7:00 in the AHS Theater. Homecoming royalty will also be announced at the 7:00 show, and the theater will be packed, so buy your tickets as soon as possible! Tickets will be sold during both lunches through Monday.

 

The time is NOW, Warriors.  The Race for the Cure is coming up on Sunday, September 29th. You can sign up to run or walk the race, or you can sign up to SLEEP IN for the Race.  Yes!  You can be a part of our community efforts to have the largest high school team and you can just SLEEP IN!!!  Join our team!  Help find a cure for breast cancer!   Go to the Race for the Cure website and find our Arapahoe team.   If you have any questions, ask a cheer or Tom, and they can point you in the right direction.  Come together, right now.  I believe! I believe that!  I believe that we!  I believe that we will!  I believe that we will win!!!!  I believe that we will win!!!!

Juniors, the PSAT test is coming. When? . . . October 16! Registration has started and goes through October 9. So, remember to bring $15 and your photo ID to the Guidance Office to sign up for this important test!

Hey Warriors! Tonight the Spear Broadcasting Network will be calling the football game, as your Arapahoe Warriors take on the Columbine Rebels. If you want to support the team from the comfort of your home, or while doing homework, check out the live broadcast by clicking on the Spear logo at the bottom of the Arapahoe home page. Cheer on your football team while our talented announcers present to you the inside details of the game. Go Warriors!

Athletics

Congratulations to our Warrior golfers, Sam Marley, Russel Otten and David Packer, for qualifying for the state tournament. These three boys will be playing on Monday and Tuesday at Murphy Creek for the 5A state golf tournament. Good luck!!!

Congratulations to the Varsity boys tennis teams for their wins over Cherokee Trail and Columbine this week!  They suffered a tough, close loss to Mullen yesterday.  The boys head to Overland today and Cherry Creek on Friday!

The JV Tennis Team defeated Mullen yesterday 11-4. Awesome win Warriors!! Good Luck today against Overland and Friday against Cherry Creek. Let's keep the undefeated season alive.

You are invited to our All-School Tailgate. Join us tonight, September 26th at the LPS Stadium from 6:00-7:00 p.m. $5 for food and fun. Hosted by Link Crew. 

For further details on any announcements see the Arapahoe web site. 
Warriors always take care of one another.   

September 25, 2013

General Announcements

Cafe specials today:  Chick Fil A Nuggets and Black Jack pizza.  Lunch today:  chicken teriyaki w/rice and turkey wrap.  Warriors:  If you have an old charge on your account, please be helpful and get it paid as soon as possible.  See you at lunch!!

Hello Warriors!  We are extremely proud to announce the names of the Semi Finalists, and Commended Scholars in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.  These students are honored for their outstanding performance on the 2012 PSAT which they took last October.  The Semi Finalists are:  Pierceson Brown, Clairissa Hansen, John Michael McKoy, Megan Moore, Joe Redmond, Daniel Sabey, Nick Sabo, Zach Waanders, and Sara Wilky.  The Commended Scholars are: John Barsch, Matt Cheney, Chad Curd, Grace Marlowe, Kimberly McEntire, and Chris Retzlaff.  If you see these seniors in class or in the halls, please congratulate them.  Great job Warriors!

There will be a Muse meeting today after school at 2:30 in Room C17. New members are welcome, and we hope to see all our past Musers there!

Picture re-takes will be today in the Trophy hallway from 9:30 to 1:00 p.m.  If you have NOT had your picture taken by the photographer for your yearbook and Student ID photograph please do so at this time.  If you have had your picture taken but are not happy with the results, you must return your photo packet to the photographer in order to have retakes.

If you ordered a picture packet at registration in August, the photos are in. You can pick yours up on the south side of the cafeteria during both lunches, or check at the attendance office during any other period.

Seniors please pick up a Graduation Announcement Packet in the Main Office or Guidance Office from Mrs. DeBow. Herff Jones representatives will be at Arapahoe High School tomorrow and Friday during lunches in the cafeteria to accept your order and answer any questions that you may have.   

Attention DECA members: we have an All-Club meeting tomorrow in Room E9!  Also, remember that the annual DECA Homecoming BBQ is Wednesday, October 2. See you there!

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, if you are planning to bring a guest from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please make sure your Guest Forms are turned in by 3:00 p.m. on October 1st to Mrs. Scoglio in the Attendance Office.

Hey Freshman Warriors! Interested in helping create the homecoming float for your class of 2017?  There will be a meeting after school in C-1. Come by to contribute to your float.  If you cannot make the meeting please see Mrs. Korn or Mrs. Bretz.

Warriors, are you ready for Homecoming??  Next Monday, this amazing week of activities gets started with the HOMECOMING TALENT SHOW!!! It’s the first event of the week, and you don’t want to miss out! We’ve got tons of talent packed into the show, with bands, dancers, and poets rocking the stage! Show times are 5:00 and 7:00 in the AHS Theater. Homecoming royalty will also be announced at the 7:00 show, and the theater will be packed, so buy your tickets as soon as possible! Tickets will be sold during both lunches tomorrow through Monday. Let’s start the week off with a bang!

The time is NOW, Warriors.  The Race for the Cure is coming up on Sunday, September 29th. You can sign up to run or walk the race, or you can sign up to SLEEP IN for the Race.  Yes!  You can be a part of our community efforts to have the largest high school team and you can just SLEEP IN!!!  Join our team!  Help find a cure for breast cancer!   Go to the Race for the Cure website and find our Arapahoe team.   If you have any questions, ask a cheer or Tom, and they can point you in the right direction.  Come together, right now.  I believe! I believe that!  I believe that we!  I believe that we will!  I believe that we will win!!!!  I believe that we will win!!!!

Juniors, the PSAT test is coming. When? . . . October 16! Registration has started and goes through October 9. So, remember to bring $15 and your photo ID to the Guidance Office to sign up for this important test!

Hey Warriors! Tomorrow the Spear Broadcasting Network will be calling the football game, as your Arapahoe Warriors take on the Columbine Rebels. If you want to support the team from the comfort of your home, or while doing homework, check out the live broadcast by clicking on the Spear logo at the bottom of the Arapahoe home page. Cheer on your football team while our talented announcers present to you the inside details of the game. Go Warriors!

Athletics

The JV Tennis Team defeated Columbine yesterday winning 14 -2. Come out to Powell today and watch the JV Team take on Mullen at 3:30 in their last home match of the season. 

You are invited to our All-School Tailgate. Join us tomorrow, September 26th at the LPS Stadium from 6:00-7:00 p.m. $5 for food and fun. Hosted by Link Crew. 

“Pink Cards" for Winter Sports will be distributed in the Cafeteria today from 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.  Online registration must be completed and a current physical must be on file in the Athletic Office before student-athletes can receive their "Pink Card".   Registration is completed online at www.ahswarriors.org.

Hello Warrior Lacrosse Players,    Are you girls ready for a great spring lacrosse season?   There are two important meetings coming up in October.  On October 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the AHS Forum, we will hold the girls lacrosse kickoff meeting and informational program overview.  On October 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the AHS Library, we will hold spring girls lacrosse registration.  Please mark your calendars for both evenings and check out the team website at  http://girls.ahslax.org   Go Warriors!  

For further details on any announcements see the Arapahoe web site. 
Warriors always take care of one another.